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Saint Joseph of Cupertino
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Saint Joseph of Cupertino

Cupertino, near Brindisi in the kingdom of Naples, Italy

Saint Irene of Egypt
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Saint Irene of Egypt

Egypt

Blessed Salvador Chuliá Ferrandis
Blessed

Blessed Salvador Chuliá Ferrandis

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Saint Hygbald
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Saint Hygbald

Saint Ferreolus of Limoges
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Saint Ferreolus of Limoges

Limoges

Saint Eustorgius of Milan
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Saint Eustorgius of Milan

Greece

Saint Eumenius Thaumaturgus
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Saint Eumenius Thaumaturgus

Saint Oceano of Nicomedia
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Saint Oceano of Nicomedia

Nicomedia

Saint Ferreolus The Tribune
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Saint Ferreolus The Tribune

Blessed Carlos Eraña Guruceta
Blessed

Blessed Carlos Eraña Guruceta

Arechavaleta, Guipuzcoa, Spain

Saint Senary of Avranches
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Saint Senary of Avranches

Avranches

Blessed Józef Kut
Blessed

Blessed Józef Kut

Slawin, Wielkopolskie, Poland

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Saint Joseph of Cupertino

His father, Felice Desa, was a poor carpenter who passed away before Joseph's birth.

Cupertino, near Brindisi in the kingdom of Naples, Italy

Saint Irene of Egypt

Born in Egypt, she is believed to have been martyred around the year 200.

Egypt

Saint Hygbald

He is mentioned by the Venerable Bede as an acquaintance of Saint Chad, a fellow saint of the early Anglo-Saxon period.

Saint Ferreolus of Limoges

Born at an unknown date, he flourished as a dedicated servant of God and became bishop in the year 579.

Limoges

Saint Eustorgius of Milan

He served as the Bishop of Milan, Italy in the year 315 and became a noted opponent of Arianism, a theological belief...

Greece

Saint Eumenius Thaumaturgus

He is primarily recognized for his remarkable acts of charity and as a miracle worker, although his life ended...

Saint Oceano of Nicomedia

Born in the ancient city of Nicomedia, located in present-day Turkey, little is known about his early life and family...

Nicomedia

Saint Ferreolus The Tribune

Saint Ferreolus, also known as Ferreolus of Vienne, was a Tribune in the imperial Roman army stationed at Vienne, Gaul...

Saint Senary of Avranches

He served as the Bishop of Avranches, located in Brittany, France.

Avranches

Saint Sophia of Egypt

Not much is known about her early life or background, but her faith and commitment to Christ ultimately led to her...

Egypt

Saint Ðaminh Trach Ðoài

From an early age, he was raised as a devout Catholic and developed a strong faith.

Ngoai Voi, Nam Ðinh, Vietnam

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Blesseds Fernando García Sendra and José García Mas

In the shadow of the Spanish Civil War, amidst the turmoil that swept through the Iberian Peninsula, two priests...

Saint Ariadne

Though her birth details remain unknown, her vocation was defined by steadfast adherence to her Christian convictions...

Saint Richardis of Andlou

Crowned Holy Roman Empress in 881, her reign was marked by a profound trial of faith.

Andlau, Alsace, France

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Saint Riccarda

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Saint Oceanus

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Saint Senier

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Saint Eumenio

Blesseds

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Blessed Salvador Chuliá Ferrandis

He dedicated his life to the service of God and the Catholic Church, leaving a lasting impact through his faith and...

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Carlos Eraña Guruceta

He is widely celebrated for his unyielding faith and courageous martyrdom during the persecutions of the Spanish Civil...

Arechavaleta, Guipuzcoa, Spain

Blessed Józef Kut

He is recognized as a martyr and a symbol of faith and courage during the Nazi occupation of Poland.

Slawin, Wielkopolskie, Poland

Blessed Donato Jiménez Bibiano

Title: Biography of Blessed Donato Jiménez Bibiano

Alaejos, Valladolid, Spain

Blessed Justo Lerma Martínez

He was born on November 12, 1886, in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Daudi Okelo

At the age of fifteen, he converted to Catholicism, embracing his faith wholeheartedly.

Payira, Kitgum, Ugandan, Acholi tribe

Blessed José García Mas

He grew up in a devout Catholic family and felt a strong calling to the priesthood from a young age.

Pego, Alicante, Spain

Blessed Fernando García Sendra

He was born on March 31, 1905, in the town of Pego, located in the province of Alicante, Spain.

Pego, Alicante, Spain

Blessed Jesús Hita Miranda

Martyr

He was born on April 17, 1909, in Calahorra, Logroño, Spain.

Calahorra, Logroño, Spain

Blessed Jacinto Hoyuelos Gonzalo

He joined the Hospitallers of Saint John of God in 1934 and made his vows on September 8, 1935, dedicating his life to...

Matarrepudio, Arch, Santander, Spain

Blessed Salvador Fernández Pérez

He was baptized on the day of his birth and grew to be a devoted follower of Christ, dedicating his life to the service...

San Pedro de Creciente, Pontevedra, Spain

Blessed Ismael Tajadura Marcos

He was a member of the Congregation of Saint Peter "ad Vincula.

Las Quintanillas, Burgos, Spain

Blessed Manuel Alcayde Pérez

He served as a coadjutor priest in the parish of Fiñana, Almeria, Spain.

Fiñana, Almeria Spain

Blessed Melitón Martínez Gomez

He was ordained as a priest in the diocese of Guadix on 1 June 1901, dedicating his life to serving the Catholic Church.

Jérez del Marquesado, Granada Spain

Blessed José María Llópez Mora

He was born on 22 August 1874 in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Vicente Jaunzarás Gómez

He was born on 6 March 1896 in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Vicente Gay Zarzo

He was born on January 19, 1885, in Torrent, Valencia, Spain.

Torrent, Valencia, Spain

Blessed Jildo Irwa

Born into an unknown locality, he experienced a profound conversion to Christianity around the age of eleven, marking...

Bar Kitoba, Kitgum, Uganda, Acholi tribe

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